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Anne, Ellen, and I are going to be in Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott,
and Flagstaff) from December 29 to January 5. If anyone has restaurant or
sightseeing suggestions, please pass them along – thanks! -m

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Feedback

Ive been a vegan for many years, but every time I read Vegan
Advocacy, I'm inspired! Youre so right about not exaggerating
our cause. Im glad Im able to help.KS, Port Charlotte, FL, 9/7/01

Many, many thanks for the things you sent. I will wear my t-shirt with pride,
and the brochures will go to those people who ask me why I am vegan, and those
who tell me I'm going to go blind or die young. My son is also going to take
some to his college for friends there.PB, Fullerton, MO, 9/1/01

I had only just told my mate that I could never be vegan "blahblahblah
lovecheese blahblahblah". She then showed me your site, and I started
reading about the reality of the situation, the fact that the animals' lives
are truncated so drastically and facts of their treatment – I went vegan
on the spot. She came with me (she'd been there before). Our little daughter
has been vegan since birth (even when her mom wasn't) – she's two now,
and healthy like anything, of course.

Thank you for your efforts. They work! I am continuing the chain of outreach
at work and where I can. I have two maybes going right now. I am trying to
clinch. I dedicate any success I have to you all.GB, 8/29/01

Your organization has influenced the world in many beneficial ways, making
it a better and more peaceful place for both animals and people. Along the
way, you have inspired such high school groups as our own. We have reached
all types of people all over the world. We must help one another in our efforts.
Although we are a small high school group, we would are sending you this donation
for $100, because we truly believe in what you stand for and we support your
on-going efforts!JD, Mira Costa, 8/23/01

News

Why Vegetarian Living?

For the past eight years, Vegan Outreach has focused on reaching
"convertible" people with Why Vegan? Compared to when
we started in 1993, the concept of "vegan" has become more widespread
in our society. For example, when I was recently in the local grocery store
wearing my Vegan Outreach shirt, I went to look at the ingredient list for
a new burger. The woman next to me immediately said, "Egg whites." Turns
out her son is vegan, and she was looking to get something for him; we had
a nice conversation. Leaving the store, people coming in said, "Is there
anything vegan in there?" Anne and I just pointed to our full cart.

The increased awareness of veganism reflects the increased numbers of vegans
and vegan products, and certainly makes it easier for people to go and remain
vegan. However, while promoting veganism to certain audiences is effective,
I believe that waiting for everyone to be receptive to veganism is not the most
efficient way of reducing factory farming.

At this time, the reality is that most people will not become vegan, and these
are the people whose buying choices lead to the slaughter of billions of animals
each year. These people may not be willing to accept the idea of animal liberation
and they might not be willing to make radical changes in their diet. But many
are willing to take some significant steps in reducing their consumption of
animal products. Given these realities, we may do more good for animals if we
work to convince two people to become ethical vegetarians who buy free-range
eggs, than if we work to convince one person to become vegan. I say may
be preferable because a vegan's influence on others is often a more powerful
force against factory farming than one's own, isolated buying choices.

This is why we produce Vegetarian Living – to be able to reach out
to people who won't consider veganism at this time. At the local libraries and
natural food stores, we keep the display areas stacked with both Why Vegan
and Vegetarian Living. Both are taken. Some stores, festivals, restaurants,
and other venues that won't allow Why Vegan to be displayed do allow
Vegetarian Living. Some activists have reported better success at getting
friends and family to read Vegetarian Living than Why Vegan. Although
we may be able to print more copies of Why Vegan if that were our only
publication, we believe that, ultimately, we are more effective at working towards
our ultimate goal by producing both. Likewise, we hope you will consider using
both booklets in your outreach efforts.

Vegan Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the suffering of farmed animals by promoting informed, ethical eating.